2nd shift Production Lead
Job description
Job description
Cerelia USA's state-of the-art food production plant in Whitehall, Ohio is hiring on our 1st shift! The new facility is dedicated to the retail product portfolio with a specialization in rolled dough (pizza, pie, pastry) and cookie dough. You can find our rolled doughs under our Jus-Rol brand name in major grocery retailers in your area!
Most importantly, we are GROWING. As we grow, our team members grow with us. If you are looking to do the best work of your career, be one of the first employees and part of an extraordinary company with a passion for what we do, we want to hear from you!
Primary Responsibilities
Leads are the first ownership of their floor area, first line of defense; if need more direction, reach out to supervisor. As the Break Reliever & Cross-Trained Equipment Specialist, you will play a critical role in supporting the supervisor and ensuring the smooth operation of our manufacturing line. This position requires someone who takes initiative, has a sense of urgency, is solution-oriented and possesses excellent communication skills. This role will report directly to our Production Supervisor
- As a primary role, the Lead is responsible for ensuring that the production line is running consistently at the designated speed, the line is producing a quality product and all of the operators are able to do their work successfully.
- The role requires 100% active/mobile floor presence.
- Act as a break reliever for the production line operators, ensuring seamless workflow and minimal disruptions.
- Communicating with team, assisting with and anticipating equipment issues, while escalating accordingly to ensure smooth operation.
- Cross-train on all equipment within the production line to effectively handle any operational challenges and assist team members.
- Lead by example, motivating and guiding the team towards achieving performance metrics and production targets.
- Take initiative in identifying process improvements (CI), streamlining operations and implementing best practices to enhance overall efficiency.
- Collaborate closely with the Production Supervisor to develop and implement training programs for team members in addition to identifying training opportunities.
- Participate in regular huddles to provide updates on line performance, challenges, and potential improvements.
- Actively listens to the team members’ feedback and implements necessary changes to improve their work experience.
- Demonstrates empathy and understanding while providing support and guidance to team members.
Work Location: In person
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Columbus, OH 43213: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Overtime
- Weekends as needed
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Leadership Behaviors
· LEADERSHIP: Leading by example, others looking up to you, providing guidance & direction, follows through to completion
· SAFETY: Ensures safe work environment, follows safety regulations, ambassador for safety culture
· COMMUNICATION: Able to communicate clear & concise objectives and changes, bridge within and across departments, collaborate with others
· PROBLEM SOLVING & CONTINOUS IMPROVEMENT: Identify & address challenges, suggest & implement improvements
· ADAPTABILITY: Able to accept change with a positive attitude, adjust on the fly
· TEAM PLAYER: Understands success is achieved by working with others to accomplish the goals of the job and work group, respectful and welcoming of team’s diversity.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $19.00 - $23.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
Ability to climb and/or work at heights while utilizing stairs, ladders, personnel lifts, or platforms.